"Zoilus" meaning in English

See Zoilus in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: Borrowed from Latin Zōilus, from Ancient Greek Ζωΐλος (Zōḯlos). Etymology templates: {{bor+|en|la|Zōilus}} Borrowed from Latin Zōilus, {{der|en|grc|Ζωΐλος}} Ancient Greek Ζωΐλος (Zōḯlos) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Zoilus
  1. An Ancient Greek grammarian and critic (400–320 B.C.), known for his harsh criticisms of Homer’s poems. Wikipedia link: Zoilus Categories (topical): Individuals Derived forms: zoilus
    Sense id: en-Zoilus-en-name-38Dawx6d Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries Disambiguation of Pages with 2 entries: 56 17 27 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 54 17 29
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